Is there a such thing as affordable tooth replacement options? Did you know that the typical adult aged 35 to 49 living in the United States is missing an average of 7 teeth? Even if we assume 4 of those teeth might be wisdom teeth, that still means that most adults in...
Fear is one of the main reasons that prevents folks from even speaking with their dentist about tooth implants. Knowledge and information are the enemies of fear which is why we do our best to educate our readers and our patients and why we created this dental implant consumer guide about...
Should I get a dental implant, yes or no? Is getting a dental implant worth it? We’re going to address what we’ve heard our patients say when debating getting dental implants – and we’re not going to sugar coat anything. Besides, sugar’s bad for our teeth, anyway, right?
A healthy smile is a beautiful smile. As parents, we often put the needs of our children and families over that of our own. Our physical and dental health is sometimes put to the side while we worry about other things. We put off checkups and sometimes even ignore symptoms...
A smile can truly be a wonderful thing, and strong, healthy teeth are the key to a great smile you can keep for a lifetime. But let’s face it – most of us were not born with glorious choppers that look great and stay strong no matter what. A healthy...
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. Are you missing one or more teeth? Chances are, you might be getting noticed, but not for the reasons you’d like. Do you go out of your way to hide your smile, or even avoid certain social situations...
We at 1st Family Dental usually like to point out the positives when it comes to dental habits. This time, we’re going to switch things up. It’s summer, a holiday weekend is approaching, and for some reason, the two combined have the potential to result in dental disasters. If you’ve got nothing better...
Dental implants In Roselle, IL are an effective long-term tooth replacement option for those who have missing teeth or failing teeth. Because they fit, feel and function like natural teeth, dental implants are the preferred alternative to dentures. The dental implant option patients get treated with depends on the number...
Dr. Joseph Akhikar is our guest blogger on today’s topic about Dental Implants. Dr. Akhikar is a senior general dentist with 1st Family Dental who both places and restores Chicago dental implants. Dr. Akhikar has completed a great deal of continuing education and training including implant technology and techniques. In...
Your teeth are an amazing asset. They are some of the strongest bones in the human body, they can endure the pressure of chewing, withstand drastic changes in temperature (especially this past winter) – and teeth can do this for decades. However, teeth are not always indestructible. There are many...